The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."